High-Protein Pasta
- 30 min
- mild
- Serves 2
High-protein pasta in a pressure-cooked pumpkin, carrot and hung curd sauce with paneer and parmesan. Mild, serves 2, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Lunchbox
Ingredients
Ghee1 tsp
Garlic7 cloves
Yellow Pumpkin, Diced1 cup
Carrot, Diced1 cup
Water1 cup
Hung Curd½ cup
Low Fat Paneer75 grams
Parmesan Cheese1½ tbsp
Pasta1 cup
Green Capsicum, Finely Chopped½
Contains: milk, wheat.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 2 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 621kcal | 1242kcal |
| Protein | 32g | 64g |
| Carbohydrate | 95g | 189g |
| Fat | 13g | 26g |
| Fibre | 6.1g | 12g |
| Sugar | 12g | 24g |
Cookd masalas for pasta
Method
In a pressure cooker, add the ghee. Once hot, add the pumpkin and carrot and saute for 2 - 3 minutes or until starting to soften. Add water and bring to a boil. Close and pressure cook on a medium heat for 12 minutes.
Once the pressure has released, open the pressure cooker and transfer the contents to a blender. Once the contents have cooled sufficiently, blend into a smooth paste.
To cook the pasta, bring water to a boil. Once boiling, add salt. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Strain once the pasta is cooked.
Add the blended sauce to a pan, along with the strained pasta and toss to combine well. Add the pasta seasoning and mix to combine. Optional: add some grated cheese on top.
Before you start
- How long does High-Protein Pasta take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does High-Protein Pasta serve?
- 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is High-Protein Pasta vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is High-Protein Pasta spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make High-Protein Pasta?
- 1 cup Pasta, 75 grams Low Fat Paneer, 1 cup Yellow Pumpkin, 1 cup Carrot, ½ cup Hung Curd, ½ Green Capsicum, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for High-Protein Pasta?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in High-Protein Pasta?
- About 621 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- S
Sara kanFebruary 2026
in an interview, the chef said to sauté pumpkins with onions and garlic
